# Léon: The Professional (1994) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/leon-the-professional-1994/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 87% |
| Audience Score | 89% |
| Metascore | 81/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Director | Luc Besson |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Action |
| Runtime | 111 min |

## Quick answer

Léon: The Professional (1994) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #44 (8.5/10) — Léon: The Professional remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 81/100. Directed by Luc Besson.

## Critics consensus

IMDb Top 250 #44 (8.5/10) — Léon: The Professional remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

Léon, the top hit man in New York, has earned a rep as an effective "cleaner". But when his next-door neighbors are wiped out by a loose-cannon DEA agent, he becomes the unwilling custodian of 12-year-old Mathilda. Before long, Mathilda's thoughts turn to revenge, and she considers following in Léon's footsteps.

## Cast

Jean Reno, Natalie Portman, Gary Oldman, Danny Aiello, Peter Appel, Michael Badalucco, Ellen Greene, Frank Senger, Elizabeth Regen, Carl J. Matusovich

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Léon: The Professional worth watching?**
Léon: The Professional holds a 84% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #44 (8.5/10) — Léon: The Professional remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is Léon: The Professional about?**
Léon, the top hit man in New York, has earned a rep as an effective "cleaner". But when his next-door neighbors are wiped out by a loose-cannon DEA agent, he becomes the unwilling custodian of 12-year-old Mathilda. Before long, Mathilda's thoughts turn to revenge, and she considers following in Léon's footsteps.

**Who directed Léon: The Professional?**
Léon: The Professional (1994) was directed by Luc Besson.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Léon: The Professional?**
84% — the average of five public sources: critics 87%, audience 89%, Metascore 81/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.5/10.

**Where can I watch Léon: The Professional?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Léon: The Professional page for current options.

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